Remembering the Kanji (book)

"Remembering the Kanji" is a comprehensive book by James W. Heisig that teaches how to recognize and recall over 2,000 Chinese characters used in Japanese writing. It emphasizes understanding the meaning and the composition of each kanji by breaking them into memorable components or stories, called "hooks." The method helps learners associate visuals with meanings, making it easier to memorize and write kanji systematically. This approach aims to build a solid foundation for reading and writing Japanese, focusing on pattern recognition rather than rote memorization, and can be used alongside other language study methods.